Computed Tomography Tech - Imaging CAT Scan - PRN

Description

Summary :

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist will perform a

wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will

provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and will

help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The CT

Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts

and / or at other campuses as needed or required. The CT Technologist

must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA,

and resolve issues related to image processing and the image

archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education,

safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The

CT Technologist will adhere to and maintain expected imaging

competencies as management outlines. Behavior and communication

skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and

culture.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

• Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and

foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full

range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac,

cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in

the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed

with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency

services.

The Pavilion and North

Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac

Cath Lab and surgical suites

A teaching

facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System

Health and Science Center College of

Medicine

Accredited Chest Pain

Center

Accredited Joint Commission Stroke

Team

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Demonstrates adherence to

the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.

Maintains

consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with

appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,

professionalism, and reliability.

Promotes

staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating

with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal

work environment.

Promotes exceptional

physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to

radiologists and referring physicians.

Performs

all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of

patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential

information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned

job duties.

Appropriately adapt assigned

patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate

the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,

age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient

served.

Ensures compliance with all policies,

procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State

and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory

entities.

Performs examinations / procedures as

needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the

Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and / or documented

competencies.

Demonstrates flexibility by

working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or

required.

Ensures completed exams are scanned

and stored correctly in PACS.

Ability to follow

PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any

problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if

needed.

Troubleshoots and reports any equipment

does appropriate follow-up.

Performs other

duties as assigned.

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Job

Requirements : Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology

Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent

required

Experience

1 year of CT experience in a Hospital or

Clinical setting preferred

Basic computer

experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or

Certifications

One of

the following primary modality certifications is required

Radiography (R) by

ARRT

Nuclear Medicine Technology by ARRT or

NMTCB

Computed Tomography

(CT) by ARRT or NMTCB is required within 1 year of hire (CT

required upon hire in the state of New

Mexico)

State Licensure required

Texas : MRT by

TMB

Louisiana : LRT (R), (N), or (F) by

LSRTBE

New Mexico : CT or FUS by MIRTP

NMED

BLS

required

Work Schedule : Varies

Work

Type : Per Diem As

Needed